"A real knockout" (The Guardian). Australian drama The Slap explores how a single momentary event creates huge ripples for a group of family and friends. This mini-series stars Melissa George (Grey's Anatomy), Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda), and Essie Davis (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries). Stream it now ➡️ acorn.tv/slap | Acorn TV

19th-Century Slapstick: The Real Prop Behind the Pop! This might look simple, but it’s the OG comedy sound machine. This Victorian-era slapstick used percussion caps to make loud pops when actors “hit” each other on stage—adding punch (literally) to every gag. It’s from this exact tool that “slapstick comedy” got its name. One of the coolest intersections of theater and history! #SlapstickOrigin #TheatricalProps #VictorianComedy #ComedyRoots #StageHistory #AntiqueSlapstick #PercussionCapTech #Hi